Samyang Corporation Showcases Specialty Ingredients at the U.S. International Food Technology Expo

Participation in the International Food Technology Expo 'IFT 2023'
Introduction of Allulose, Resistant Maltodextrin, Kestos, and More

Samyang Corporation, a food subsidiary of Samyang Group, announced on the 20th that it participated in the international food technology exhibition 'IFT 2023' held in Chicago, USA, from the 17th to the 19th, showcasing specialty materials including its flagship product, allulose.

A local visitor is receiving consultation at the Samyangsa booth participating in IFT 2023.
[Photo by Samyangsa]

This exhibition is an event hosted annually by the International Food Technologists (IFT), the world's largest food technology exhibition with participation from over 1,300 companies across more than 100 countries. During the exhibition, the Samyang booth was bustling with around 1,800 visitors.

Samyang is targeting the global market by promoting allulose as a core material for sugar reduction business. Allulose is a sweet component found in figs and grapes that provides a sweetness similar to sugar but is a zero-calorie alternative sweetener.

At this exhibition, Samyang also showcased prebiotic materials such as indigestible maltodextrin and kestose. Indigestible maltodextrin, a water-soluble dietary fiber, is a health functional food ingredient that can help promote smooth bowel movements, suppress postprandial blood sugar spikes, and improve blood triglyceride levels. Kestose, which can be implemented in crystalline form, is a next-generation prebiotic material containing the highest dietary fiber content.

Lee Sang-hoon, Head of Samyang Corporation's Food BU, said, "At last year's IFT exhibition, we first introduced Samyang's allulose brand 'Nexweet' and officially began our global market entry," adding, "We will continue to focus our efforts on promoting various functional materials including allulose and expanding overseas market channels."

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